Expert

Region: Asia

Joining Date: May 2025

Dr. Kelly Dorkenoo is a researcher and policy adviser on climate governance, with a PhD on loss and damage. Her work focuses on supporting climate-affected countries and communities to assess and address loss and damage, particularly in agrifood systems across Asia. She combines theoretical knowledge with tailored methodologies to support locally-led assessments of economic and non-economic loss and damage, develop evidence-based national L&D frameworks and support measures for affected communities. Her key areas of expertise include capacity-building, policy framework design, development of participatory methodologies, and training delivery. Previously, she worked on climate adaptation governance at the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre.

Organization

Region: Global, Europe

Joining Date: May 2026

KnowlEdge Srl works on simulation models that inform policy and investment decisions, particularly in the fields of green economy, climate change adaptation and risk reduction. Its work includes support for nationally determined contributions, resilience index development for African countries, infrastructure resilience, and loss and damage quantification and simulation. With demonstrated experience across Africa and Asia since at least 2019, KnowlEdge combines modelling, policy analysis and investment planning expertise to support climate-resilient decision-making.

Network

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Joining Date: October 2025

The LAC Women’s Network for DRR, created in 2021, brings together around 1,500 women professionals and volunteers in DRR across Latin America and the Caribbean. Its mission is to foster an inclusive and collaborative space where women in all their diversity can share experiences and generate innovative solutions for DRR. With a gender-intersectional approach, the Network amplifies women’s leadership across the region to influence policies and decision-making, and practices.

Expert

Region: Asia

Joining Date: October 2025

Laurice P. Jamero is Senior Scientist for Resilience at the Manila Observatory’s Klima Center, championing inclusive and just adaptation. She also manages the WCRP Academy Support Unit, promoting climate science training among early-career researchers especially from the Global South. Her main research interest is on adaptation and addressing loss and damage from sea level rise in the context of small islands and coastal cities. She has also been selected to serve as a Lead Author for Chapter 1 (Point of departure, framing and key concepts) of WG II's contribution to IPCC AR7.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: April 2026

Lobelia is a technology company specializing in the generation and analysis of highly accurate and relevant geophysical data to address global climate challenges. The company develops advanced visualization and analysis tools for decision-making by leveraging a combination of sophisticated climate models, extensive satellite and observational data, artificial intelligence, and big data management systems for climate action. Lobelia provides essential climate services.

Organization

Region: Africa

Joining Date: May 2026

LocateIT is a Kenya-based organization providing data-driven solutions through expertise in space science, remote sensing, earth observation, geographic information systems, airborne sensors and geo-applications. Its work focuses on socio-economic data collection and digital transformation across sectors including environment, climate, agriculture, water resources, urban planning, disaster risk reduction, health, energy, infrastructure and socio-economic development. LocateIT brings technical expertise in artificial intelligence, geospatial systems and environmental mapping to support evidence-based planning and decision-making.

Network

Region: Global

Joining Date: December 2025

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition is a global coalition of young activists, negotiators, researchers, young experts, and working professionals from both the global north and south, aiming to hold accountable global leaders to take concrete action to address loss and damage.

Organization

Region: Africa

Joining Date: May 2026

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is a public university in Kenya, chartered in 2006. Its vision is to be a premier university in science and technology, providing quality education and research that integrates science, technology and innovation. Through its academic programmes, research and outreach activities, MMUST addresses local and global challenges, promotes sustainable development and advances knowledge across various fields. The university also engages with communities through outreach programmes that connect education and research with practical development needs.

Expert

Region: Oceania

Joining Date: December 2024

Max Möller is a globally recognised flood risk expert with over 25 years of experience in flood studies and mitigation across Australia. As a Senior Principal Flood Engineer, Max leads innovative projects that integrate sustainable solutions to manage flood risks. Passionate about helping vulnerable communities, he is committed to reducing flood impacts in least developed countries and addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Through advanced hydrological modelling, floodplain management, and resilient stormwater systems, Max works to protect lives and create safer, more sustainable futures for flood-prone regions worldwide

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: February 2026

MetaMeta Research provides technical assistance on climate resilience and disaster risk. The organization supports governments and partners with technical assessments, policy and strategy advice, and capacity strengthening, with a focus on water resources, floods and droughts, resilient infrastructure, watershed management, and ecosystem restoration. Their work is implementation-oriented and spans fragile and climate-vulnerable contexts across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: March 2026

Metroeconomica is an independent consultancy specialised in economic analysis, public policy, environmental management and sustainable development. Founded in 1983, the firm works with governments, international organisations, development banks and the private sector worldwide. Its expertise spans climate change mitigation and adaptation, economic impact assessment, policy evaluation and economic modelling. Within this portfolio, Metroeconomica has developed strong analytical and advisory experience on Loss and Damage, supporting evidence-based decision-making on climate-related strategies. 
 

Organization

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean, Northern America

Joining Date: May 2026

Millennium Institute is an organization with expertise in climate scenario modelling, loss and damage quantification, capacity building and policy option analysis. Its work includes support on economic and non-economic losses, scenario pathways and decision-making tools across regions. With more than a decade of experience in Asia and the Americas, Millennium Institute brings multidisciplinary expertise to help governments and partners assess climate risks, understand potential impacts and identify policy options for climate resilience and sustainable development.